Last Supper - took a leisurely stroll to Al Boschetta for our last dinner in Rome. Had a really super evening, obviously with some really good Italian wine. The food here is really tasty and the staff friendly. As much as I enjoy, I hope this is the last pasta meal for a long, long time. The waist line is showing it. Not a good sign. So much for all the walking .....

The Victor Emanuel Monument, or Vittoriano - we took a leisurely stroll down to the monument this morning, a mere 1km away while the temp was at it's lowest of 28 degrees (10 am). This was built to commemorate the unification of Italy after the Risorgimento, celebrates the patriotic and military values which had triumphed to forge Italy into a single Nation. When there is heat like this you need to be sitting in a swimming pool somewhere with a cocktail in hand...

Villa D'Este - one of the many fountains. Must say it was really cool sitting here, considering how hot the day was!

Villa D'Este - fountain of Tivoli

Villa D'Este - one of the most beautiful residence of the Renaissance. It has over 300 fountains set in the most exquisite gardens. Many, many steps down only to have to climb back up again. Well worth the strain. Well done Elise you did we'll, especially considering the temperature.